Trump says he won’t apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

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US President Donald Trump declined to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's stance on the Iran conflict. Trump defended a deleted social media post depicting him in a saint-like role, claiming it showed him as a doctor. Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, responded that his position promotes peace and dialogue, not personal criticism. The exchange reflects growing tensions as the Iran conflict continues into its seventh week.

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